Financial Analyst - Sales

Ping Identity•Denver, CO

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ping Identity is seeking a Go-to-Market Financial Analyst to partner with its global Sales teams. This role will be responsible for managing sales expenses and headcount, and providing data-driven insights to support company growth. The Financial Analyst will collaborate with Sales leadership to deliver financial insights that maximize the company's top-line impact. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a proactive problem-solver, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position is based in the Denver headquarters, with an expectation of one day per week in the office.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in financial analysis, with a focus on expenses and headcount.
A strong accounting foundation, with hands-on experience in managing accruals and expense recognition.
Strong experience with budget vs. actual reconciliation, financial reporting, and forecasting.
Direct experience with Anaplan for financial reporting and planning.
Expertise with Excel and comfortable building robust financial models.
A bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Manage expenses: Being integral part of the sales expense accrual process, collaborating directly with the team to ensure costs are captured accurately.
Own the sales budget: Lead the forecasting and budgeting processes for all global sales teams and initiatives.
Reconcile with precision: Dive into the details, meticulously reconciling budget vs. actuals and providing clear insights into spending trends.
Process Improvement: Drive reporting consistency and simplification, streamlining how we track sales performance metrics and operational spend.
Leverage Anaplan: Use Anaplan for all reporting, tracking, and analysis, helping to build a single source of truth for sales headcount and financials.